Salim Kumar, only Malayalam comedian to win National Award for Best Actor, dead at 56
He learned to perform on a mimicry stage in Cochin. He finished on a national podium. The house in North Paravur was named Laughing Villa. It is quiet now.
He learned to perform on a mimicry stage in Cochin. He finished on a national podium. The house in North Paravur was named Laughing Villa. It is quiet now.
He played a librarian who fought demons. He sold coffee to the whole of Britain. He outlasted every trend in television and still showed up, reliable as ever, until he didn't.
The glycerine was ready. Nana Patekar was not interested. What happened next left everyone on set, including Madhoo Shah, stunned, and wrapped up the shoot for half a day.
'Peddi' introduced Janhvi Kapoor waist-first, midriff second, face somewhere after that. Her character Achiyyamma had a name, a costume, and close-up shots of her navel. What she did not have was a story.
The world of Indian classical music lost a brilliant artist on May 14, 2026, with the passing of Ustad Sabir Khan.
Miss Universe contestants from 121 countries competed in Bangkok, where Mexico’s Fatima Bosch won the crown. Here’s what the Miss Universe winner receives, plus the complete list of runners-up, Top 12 and Top 30 finalists.
India’s Manika Vishwakarma ended her Miss Universe 2025 journey earlier than expected, missing a place in the Top 12. Meanwhile, Mexico’s Fatima Bosch rose above controversy to claim the coveted global crown.
Addressing the gathering, Sawant said that Goa has become a permanent home to IFFI as it offers world-class infrastructure and a tourism and hospitality industry trained to welcome the world.
These lanterns were part of the annual Akash Kandil (lantern-making) competition organised by the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) in collaboration with the Government of Goa.
For the first time, the Bazaar will offer a USD 20,000 cash grant to boost and mentor emerging filmmakers.
